Occupant Safety - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly without a suitable, addi-
tional restraint system. The seat belt cannot
perform its intended protective function if it is
not fastened correctly. Also, an improperly
fastened seat belt can cause additional inju-
ries in the event of an accident, sudden brak-
ing or abrupt changes of direction. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Secure persons less than 1.50 m tall in a suit-
able restraint system.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the
vehicle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz
vehicle. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child.
be sure to observe the instructions and
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safety notes on "Children in the vehicle" in
these Operating Instructions (
in addition to the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
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WARNING
Seat belts cannot provide protection as inten-
ded if:
damaged, modified, extremely dirty,
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bleached or pigmented
the belt buckle is damaged or extremely
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dirty
the belt anchorage or inertia reel has been
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modified
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in
an accident, e.g. due to glass splinters. Mod-
ifications or damage to the seat belts may
lead to tearing or failing, for example, in an
accident. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Never modify seat belts, belt anchorages or
inertia belt reels. Make sure that the seat
belts are not damaged, do not show signs of
wear and are clean. After an accident, have
the seat belts checked immediately at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use seat belts which have been approved
specifically for your vehicle by Mercedes-
Benz. The general operating permit may oth-
erwise be invalidated.
Correct seat belt use
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
( Y page 48).
All vehicle occupants must be wearing the
seat belt correctly before beginning the jour-
ney. Also make sure that all vehicle occu-
pants are always wearing the seat belt cor-
rectly while the vehicle is in motion.
When fastening the seat belt, always make
sure that:
the seat belt tongue is only inserted into the
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belt buckle belonging to that seat
the seat belt is tight across your body
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Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter
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coat.
the seat belt is not twisted
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Only then can forces which occur be dis-
tributed across the surface of the seat belt.
the shoulder section of the belt is always
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routed across the centre of your shoulder
The shoulder section of the seat belt should
not touch your neck nor be routed under
your arm. If possible, adjust the seat belt to
the appropriate height.
the lap belt passes across your lap as
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tightly and as low down as possible
The lap belt must always be routed across
your hip joints and never across your abdo-
men. This applies particularly to pregnant
women. If necessary, press the lap belt
down into your hip joints and pull tight with
the shoulder section of the belt.
the seat belt is not routed across sharp,
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pointed or fragile objects

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